2015 DODGE DURANGO transmission

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be
deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution (excluding legal lines).
WARNING!
•Pedalsthatcannotmovefreelycancauselossofvehiclecontrolandincreasethe
risk of serious personal injury.
•Alwaysmakesurethatobjectscannotfallintothedriverfootwellwhilethevehicle
is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator
pedal causing a loss of vehicle control.
•Failuretoproperlyfollowfloormatinstallationormountingcancauseinterference
with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of control of the
vehicle.
•Neverleavechildrenaloneinavehicle,orwithaccesstoanunlockedvehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever/transmission
gear selector.
•Donotleavethekeyfobinornearthevehicle,orinalocationaccessibleto
children, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
•Neverusethe“PARK”positionasasubstitutefortheparkingbrake.Alwaysapply
the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and
possible injury or damage.
•RefertoyourOwner'sManualontheDVDforfurtherdetails.
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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11. Switch Panel
•ParkSense®pg. 60
•ECOOnpg.54
•ElectronicStabilityControl(ESC)OFFpg.173
•ForwardCollisionWarning(FCW)pg.49
12. Media Hub
13. Transmission Gear Selector pg. 51
14. Front Power Outlet pg. 155
15. Speed Control pg. 42
16. Driver Information Display Controls pg. 148
17. Parking Brake Release
18. Instrument Panel Dimmer pg. 42
19. Power Windows
20. Power Door Locks
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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Engine Starting/Stopping
Starting
Perform the following starting procedure
with a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans-
mitter inside the vehicle:
1.While pushing the brake pedal, push the
ENGINE START/STOP button once. If the
engine fails to start, the starter will disen-
gage automatically after 10 seconds.
2.To s t o p t h e c r a n k i n g o f t h e e n g i n e p r i o r t o
the engine starting, push the button again.
Stopping
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Shift the Transmission to PARK (P).
3. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The ignition switch will return to the OFF
position.
NOTE:
If the transmission is not in PARK and the vehicle is in motion, the ENGINE START/STOP
button must be held for two seconds with the vehicle speed above 5 mph (8 km/h) before
the engine will shut off.
Accessory Positions With Engine Off
NOTE:
The following functions are with the driver’s foot off of the Brake Pedal (transmission in
PA R K o r N E U T R A L ) .
Beginning With The Ignition Switch In The OFF Position:
1. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to cycle the ignition to the ACC position.
2. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time to cycle the ignition to the
ON/RUN position.
3. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to return the ignition to the OFF
position.
NOTE:
If the ignition is left in the ACC or ON/RUN
(engine not running) position and the trans-
mission is in PARK, the system will automati-
cally time out after 30 minutes of inactivity,
and the ignition is returned to the OFF posi-
tion.
Engine START/STOP Button
Ignition Positions
GETTING STARTED
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ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
Alongbreak-inperiodisnotrequiredfortheengineanddrivetrain(transmissionandaxle)
in your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km),
speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws
contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be
detrimental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy conserving type
lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under
which vehicle operations will occur. Refer to “Maintaining Your Vehicle”, for the recom-
mended viscosity and quality grades.
NOTE:
Anewenginemayconsumesomeoilduringitsfirstfewthousandmiles(kilometers)of
operation. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted
as an indication of an engine problem or malfunction.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may
result.
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AUTOMATIC DIMMING MIRRORS
The rearview and driver side exterior mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from
vehicles behind you.
Yo u c a n t u r n t h e f e a t u r e o n o r o f f w h e n t h e A u t o m a t i c D i m m i n g M i r r o r f e a t u r e i s s e l e c t e d
through the programmable features in the Uconnect®system. Refer to “Uconnect®
Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in the Owner's Manual on the DVD
for further details.
ELECTRONIC SHIFTER
Yo u r v e h i c l e i s e q u i p p e d w i t h a f u e l e f f i c i e n t e i g h t - s p e e d t r a n s m i s s i o n . T h e E l e c t r o n i c
gear selector is located on the center console. The transmission gear (PRND) is displayed
both above the shifter control and in the Driver Information Display (DID).
•Toselectagearrange,simplyrotatethe
shifter control.
NOTE:
Yo u m u s t p r e s s t h e b r a k e p e d a l t o s h i f t t h e
transmission out of PARK or from NEU-
TRAL into DRIVE or REVERSE.
•Toshiftpastmultiplegearrangesatonce
(such as PARK to DRIVE), simply rotate
the switch to the appropriate detent.
•SelecttheDRIVErangefornormal
driving.
Electronic Gear Selector
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WARNING!
•NeverusethePARKpositionasasubstitutefortheparkingbrake.Alwaysapplythe
parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible
injury or damage.
•YourvehiclecouldmoveandinjureyouandothersifitisnotinPARK.Makesure
the transmission is in PARK before leaving the vehicle.
•ItisdangeroustoshiftoutofPARKorNEUTRALiftheenginespeedishigherthan
idle speed. If your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle could
accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit
someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and
your foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal.
•Unintendedmovementofavehiclecouldinjurethoseinornearthevehicle.Aswith
all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running. Before
exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking brake, shift the transmission into PARK,
turn the engine OFF, and remove the key fob. When the ignition is in the OFF
position, the transmission is locked in PARK, securing the vehicle against un-
wanted movement.
•Whenleavingthevehicle,alwaysmakesuretheignitionisintheOFFposition,
remove the key fob from the vehicle, and lock the vehicle.
•Neverleavechildrenaloneinavehicle,orwithaccesstoanunlockedvehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the transmission gear
selector.
•Donotleavethekeyfobinornearthevehicle(orinalocationaccessibleto
children), and do not leave the ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN position. A child
could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
AUTOSTICK
AutoStick is a driver-interactive transmission feature providing manual shift control,
giving you more control of the vehicle. AutoStick allows you to maximize engine braking,
eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts, and improve overall vehicle performance.
This system can also provide you with more control during passing, city driving, cold
slippery conditions, mountain driving, trailer towing, and many other situations.
AutoStick Shift Paddles
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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Operation
When the transmission is in DRIVE, it will operate automatically, shifting between the
eight available gears. To engage AutoStick, simply tap one of the steering wheel-mounted
shift paddles (+/-). Tapping (-) to enter AutoStick mode will downshift the transmission to
the next lower gear, while using (+) to enter AutoStick mode will retain the current gear.
When AutoStick is active, the current transmission gear is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
In AutoStick mode, the transmission will shift up or down when (+/-) is manually selected
by the driver, unless an engine lugging or overspeed condition would result. It will remain
in the selected gear until another upshift or downshift is chosen, except as described
below.
•Thetransmissionwillautomaticallydownshiftasthevehicleslows(topreventengine
lugging) and will display the current gear.
•Thetransmissionwillautomaticallydownshifttofirstgearwhencomingtoastop.After
astop,thedrivershouldmanuallyupshift(+)thetransmissionasthevehicleis
accelerated.
•Youcanstartout,fromastop,infirstorsecondgear.Tapping(+)atastopwillallow
starting in second gear. Starting out in second gear can be helpful in snowy or icy
conditions.
•Ifarequesteddownshiftwouldcausetheenginetoover-speed,thatshiftwillnotoccur.
•Thesystemwillignoreattemptstoupshiftattoolowofavehiclespeed.
•Holdingthe(-)paddledepressedwilldownshiftthetransmissiontothelowestgear
possible at the current speed.
•TransmissionshiftingwillbemorenoticeablewhenAutoStickisengaged.
•Thesystemmayreverttoautomaticshiftmodeifafaultoroverheatconditionis
detected.
To d i s e n g a g e A u t o S t i c k m o d e , p r e s s a n d h o l d t h e ( + ) s h i f t p a d d l e u n t i l " D " i s o n c e a g a i n
indicated in the instrument cluster. You can shift in or out of AutoStick mode at any time
without taking your foot off the accelerator pedal.
WARNING!
Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface. The drive wheels
could lose their grip and the vehicle could skid, causing a collision or personal injury.
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FUEL ECONOMY (ECO) MODE
The Fuel Economy (ECO) mode can improve the vehicle's overall fuel economy during
normal driving conditions. Each time the vehicle is started ECO mode is engaged and an
amber light in the center stack of the instrument panel will be illuminated. To disable ECO
mode, press the “ECO” switch in the center stack of the instrument panel and the amber
light will go out indicating ECO mode is disabled.
When the Fuel Economy (ECO) Mode is
engaged, the vehicle control systems will
change the following:
•Thetransmissionwillupshiftsoonerand
downshift later.
•Theoveralldrivingperformancewillbe
more conservative.
•SomeECOmodefunctionsmaybetem-
porarily inhibited based on temperature
and other factors.
ECO Switch
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